How Do You Install A Bow Mount Trolling Motor?
A bow mount trolling motor gives a fisherman the most control over his boat while fishing. It pulls the boat through the water and gives better control and maneuverability than one designed to mount on the transom. Any boat 14 feet or longer can accommodate a bow mount, though you may have to modify the bow if it doesn’t have a front deck. You’ll need a front deck large enough to secure the mounting base to it and to allow enough room to stow the entire shaft and motor head on the deck without hanging out over the bow. Lay the mounting base on the front deck of the boat to determine the best position to mount it. See Step 4 if your boat doesn’t have a bow deck. Don’t install it directly over the point of the bow, but off to one side approximately a foot from the point. Position the motor in the “deployed” or down position to be sure it clears the outer edge of the boat and will lock into place and move in all directions without touching the boat’s hull. When you’re satisfied with the p
